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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,274.70, 283,599.30 and 202,274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,274.70, 283,599.30 and 202,274.70 is: 283,599.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,274.70 : 283,599.30 = 202,274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,274.70/283,599.30 = 202,274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,274.70x = 283,599.30 × 202,274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,274.70x = 57,364,963,327.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,364,963,327.71/202,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,599.30

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